This has been a wonderful story and a real pleasure to read. I have been excited every time a new update came in and read them all eagerly.

The plot has moved along a not too well trodden path. It starts in a reasonably well defined spot: Rose is a Griffindor; Malfoy is in Slytherin; Slytherins are the enemy. Fairly standard stuff. One slight wrinkle is that the Malfoyness and Slytheriness of Scorpius doesn't matter at all to Rose - it doesn't even enter onto her Radar; she's hardly ever spoken to the boy. I've seen it before but what elevates this story above a lot of others is Rose's character.

Roses's character ... ahh ... the driving engine for everything that occurs. It's is such a good take upon the character of Rose. If you have a super smart Rose, as most people do, and good at Quidditch, again as most people do, then you must give her other character flaws or she becomes too much of a superwoman and hence stale and unbelievable.

It's great and clever that the two flaws you've given her are not really flaws in the true sense at all.

Her first flaw and shown to good effect in the first chapter is that she hasn't really paid much attention to much of what has gone on around her (that doesn't directly effect her schooling that is). So when she is paired up with Dee in the first chapter, it's a matter of so what. It means that there is a whole new world of friendship for her to explore and this drives the first half of the story.
This flaw is also the reason why she views so harshly James' later treatment of her . She trusts James a lot, not just because he is an older, respected cousin (almost an older brother to her), but mainly because she doesn't/hasn't paid attention to peripheral stuff and she relies on him (almost too much) to guide her way through the world.

Her second flaw is that she trusts too easily, again not really a flaw, but we know that it will have consequences if she misplaces her trust. It is this flaw that drives the second half of the narrative.

The emotional roller-coaster that you have put poor Rose through - and your loyal readers too, I might add - has been steep and full of curves and treacherous. Not that it hasn't been enjoyable, but (like a good roller-coaster) some parts are better in the remembrance thereof and not when we were actually experiencing them.

This chapter is a good summation and conclusion. You've allowed time to pass; within which nothing much has happened of too great an import to the primary and secondary characters. This allows the tumultuous events of the previous few chapters to stabilize.

The future is upon them all and you neatly summarize what everyone is going to do and provide enough of an emotional subtext that makes everything not only a good fit but also the right choice for each of the characters. You especially touch upon Albus and Dee and their relationship. It is, in quite a few ways, the counterpoint to Rose and Scorpius' relationship - fast and frantic versus long and slow and tender.

Rose has come along way but there are somethings still raw and tender. But by the end of this chapter, though, we feel that the sun has come out and there may be a better day on the horizon for our wonderful, trusting, capable Rose ...

... until she gets the letter.

I wondered how you'd make a sequel anything different from the normal usual fluffy guff (not that I mind fluffy guff let me say). But to have your heroine rush off for mysterious, poorly explained reasons was a good one.

She leaves for all the right reasons and they have to remain completely secret and it's all very believable, but ...

AAARRRGGGHHH!!!

Just as things were going so well too, especially with Scorpius. I know, I know - it makes for a better sequel, but still ...

And in Damian you have a villain whose threats you don't take lightly. He is the sort to have a plan in place to take effect immediately if his orders were not obeyed. It wouldn't be surprising if he'd bought a muggle gun and was training it on Rose's house. And if she'd come downstairs with the letter and shown it to her dad ... bang!

No, it is quite believable for her to act as she did, especially coming off the mental and physical torture he put her through - she truly believes him capable of anything depraved and underhanded.

So a wonderful end to a wonderful story. I simply cannot wait to read the next story. No literally I cannot wait, it's already up and I'm off to read chapter one now.

See you there.

Author's Response: This was a breath of fresh air to read. Seriously, you've really looked into every detail of my characterization of Rose. She's almost too perfect in the beginning (and naive). That's why I chose the title, People Change. Because it's a journey for her, for all of them really. And at the end she's different (Who wouldn't be going through all that). I love drama, I love roller coasters, so putting Rose through all the loops and curves was fun and exciting to write (hopefully to read as well).
Damian to me is a true old-school villain. He really can't be anything but evil and he enjoys watching people suffer. I just didn't feel right killing him off so quickly like I did with Darius or Vervain, that's why I chose to continue this story with a sequel. I truly appreciate you sticking through this story from the beginning to end and writing this beautiful review. Hopefully the sequel doesn't disappoint.
You're a star,
Leo

So I may or may not have teared up a little when Rose hugged Dee, but altogether well done :D I'll be sad when it's done :)
Any chance you'll be uploading this onto fanfiction net? just that then I can have it on my app and read it on my phone whenever I want :)

Author's Response: I've never been on fanfiction net but I can look into it. It's nice to know I'm not the only one that feels a connection to the characters (Even though I write them). Hopefully you'll enjoy the sequel I'm working on!!
Thank you,
Leo

I liked this first chapter. I usually don't read next gen stories and the only one I read so far was when Albus and Rose were in their younger years at Hogwarts. I like that they are older here. The story is definitely off to a good start.

By the way, I liked the fact that you mentioned some familiar names besides the Potters and Weasleys.

Author's Response: Thank you! I hope you keep reading and continue to review.

This story is just so good! Just finished catching up, poor Lily! They're gonna blame Dee, aren't they? The people who already don't like the Slytherins I mean :(

Author's Response: I know, poor Lily. I can't say too much but you might be surprised at how they all react. Well, some of them anyway. Ah, I'm giving too much away. So glad that you're loving the story though.

I marathoned the story thus far in 5 hours and I in so much awe that I have nothing to say but PLEASE UPDATE. HOLY CRAP. THINGS ARE SO INTENSE IM NOT SURE HOW MUCH LONGER I CAN HANDLE!

And I really hope this kidnapping brings all of Rose's family and friends closer. Their love for her is the one thing that ties them all together to try and look for her and also accept each other as people who arn't the same as their last name suggests :)

Author's Response: I'm so glad that you love it. I promise to update as soon as I can. I feel like things have escalated quickly and I wasn't sure if people would like that or not. So I'm happy to hear that isn't the case for you. And I won't say too much but this whole experience is definitely going to change some views and relationships. Thank you for reviewing and hopefully I hear from you in the later chapters as well!

Author's Response: It's nice to hear that people like where I'm taking this story. I wanted to make a story where people couldn't stop reading it. Hopefully, I've accomplished that so far. Thanks for sticking with it :)

Please continue as soon as possible!! I stayed up all night to read the story! I couldn't concentrate in school cause I was wondering what's gonna happen next
I live in Germany btw :) why did you move??

Author's Response: I love that you were addicted to my story especially since this is my first ever fanfic. I had to move because my husband is in the Army and we move a lot. We lived in Germany for three years and are now living in the U.S. again. I loved Germany though and miss it A LOT!! The next chapter is up so look for it!! Would love to hear from you again :)

Loved it, but what's all these spacing? It made it really annoying to read!

Author's Response: This chapter spaced everything really weird, I think I fixed it with my other chapters though! Once I'm done with the story then I can go back through and do the edits :) glad you still liked it though!